Stanard "Stan" Ridgway (born April 5, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, and film and television composer known for his distinctive voice, dramatic lyrical narratives, and eclectic solo albums.

With a new album in the works, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stan Ridgway isn't about to let a troubled economy keep him off the road. "With everything going on this year, we're all ...

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It was 1982 when Stan Ridgway’s art-punk outfit, Wall of Voodoo entered the charts. But when their catchy song “Mexican Radio” hit the airwaves, few were privy to the genius behind the band’s concept.